19 smoked turkey recipes

Smoked turkey gumbo turns the Thanksgiving carcass into a rich Cajun-style gumbo with shrimp, crab, and oysters, built on a deep mahogany roux and served over long-grain rice.

Smoked turkey rubbed with liquid smoke and slow-smoked over a water pan with white wine, onion, and bay leaves. Juicy, deeply flavored whole bird with a simple seasoning approach.

Julienned smoked turkey and nutty Jarlsberg cheese tossed with seedless grapes, celery and a sherry-spiked mayonnaise, finished with briny green peppercorns. A refined no-cook main course salad.

Fruited smoked turkey salad with mostaccioli pasta, cantaloupe, strawberries, scallions, and toasted almonds. A bright summer pasta salad with smoky, sweet, and crunchy in every bite.

Golden baked calzones stuffed with smoked turkey, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and fresh tomato slices. Ready in 30 minutes using store-bought pizza dough. Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep.

Smoked turkey cooked overnight in white wine with garlic, onion, mint, and a touch of liquid smoke. Oven-smoked, low-and-slow Cajun-style turkey that feeds a crowd with juicy, herb-scented results.

A quick smoked turkey bagel sandwich layered with cheddar cheese and green pepper, wrapped in wax paper and warmed in the microwave. Lunch-ready in under 10 minutes.

Tender smoked turkey breast baked low and slow, then glazed with a sweet-tangy homemade apricot mustard made from preserves, cider vinegar and coarse whole-grain mustard. Feeds a crowd.

Savory mini corn muffins topped with smoked turkey and cranberry relish make elegant two-bite appetizers for holiday entertaining.

Rotelle with Smoked Turkey, Broccoli and Peppers recipe

Roasted turkey breast glazed with honey, dry mustard, and apple juice concentrate. A three-ingredient glaze that caramelizes into a sweet, tangy crust.

Smoked turkey, steamed broccoli, and melted Monterey Jack rolled up in store-bought crepes and baked until gooey. This 4-ingredient, 20-minute crepe is a light, quick lunch or dinner that feels way fancier than it is.

Pita pizza wedges with smoked turkey, tomato, fresh basil, diced cucumber, and melty cheddar. A clever split-pita sandwich that travels well in a lunch box.

Classic, hearty split pea soup just like the famous Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant in California. Thick, comforting, and naturally vegan with an optional Instant Pot variation to speed up cooking time.

Southern-style green beans simmered low with smoked turkey wing, onion, garlic, and red potatoes. Pork-free soul food classic with deep smoky flavor.

Lemon-Sage Tortellini with Chicken and Peppers recipe